Matt Stone, Trey Parker plan Scientology musical

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Apr 08 2013 | 1:25 PM IST
'South Park' and 'Book of Mormon' creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker are working on a musical about religion Scientology.
The duo are planning to criticise the controversial religion on the stage and its star follower Tom Cruise is horrified at the idea, reported Contactmusic.
"It's still being written but Tom is concerned he'll be the butt of the jokes. Tom caught wind of their plans and wasn't happy but then realised there isn't much he can do to stop it," a source said.
Cruise was recently praised by business tycoon James Packer, who claims the 'Mission Impossible' actor saved him from a deep depression and helped him join the Church of Scientology.
"When I was at my lowest, Tom Cruise reached out to me. He believed in me when other people didn't. I'd met him once or twice ... And he was in Australia and we got together. I think he could tell that I was in pain. He invited me to go to his house to go skiing with him at Christmas," James said.
"And he never asked me for anything, in our entire life. He believed in me when other people didn't. I'm very grateful. I just think he's a very special person," he added.
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First Published: Apr 08 2013 | 1:25 PM IST

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